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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse
Description
May 13, 2022
According to a new study an estimated 260 million disposable face masks ended up in the garbage in Metro Vancouver in 2021. UBC Professor Rashid Sumaila discusses the impact of all that plastic waste on our oceans, and other waterways.
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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse04:57 | May 13, 2022 -
Vancouver group preparing bid for WNBA team06:49 | September 14, 2026 -
UBCM raises concerns over funding cuts during annual convention05:28 | September 14, 2026 -
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Cooking Together: Buffalo Chicken Salad08:38 | September 13, 2026 -
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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse04:57 | May 13, 2022
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Vancouver group preparing bid for WNBA team06:49 | September 14, 2026
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UBCM raises concerns over funding cuts during annual convention05:28 | September 14, 2026
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Tech Talk: IFA 202603:55 | September 14, 2026
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Palma’s Picks: Capturing nature in a book05:29 | September 13, 2026
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U.S.-Canada trade war makes cross-border shipping tougher05:35 | September 13, 2026
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Cooking Together: Buffalo Chicken Salad08:38 | September 13, 2026
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Back-to-school recycling lessons05:51 | September 13, 2026
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Ask an Expert: Warnings about Artificial Intelligence06:23 | September 12, 2026
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Saturday Sips: Vinícola Portugal Wine Festival05:34 | September 12, 2026
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40th annual Hall of Flame Calendar04:06 | September 12, 2026
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The importance of fact-checking posts04:36 | September 12, 2026
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Will counter-tariffs push food prices higher?04:44 | September 12, 2026
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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse
Description
May 13, 2022
According to a new study an estimated 260 million disposable face masks ended up in the garbage in Metro Vancouver in 2021. UBC Professor Rashid Sumaila discusses the impact of all that plastic waste on our oceans, and other waterways.
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